Joint Venture Accountant

SSE; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Joint Venture Accountant for its Renewables Financial Control team based in Perth or Glasgow. The role involves handling general accounting and reporting, especially for Seagreen Windfarm, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification, strong analytical skills, and a good understanding of IFRS. Flexible working patterns and a competitive salary with bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working options

Support for finances and wellbeing

Qualifications

• A professional qualification with practice or industry experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101 accounting standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research finance issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month end journals and analytical commentary for management accounts.
• Ownership of balance sheets and performing reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Contribute to year end processes and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £42600 - £64000 + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time 37 hours per week| Flexible First options available

SSE Renewables (SSER) is the UK and Ireland’s clean energy champion with a growing presence internationally in the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe and Japan. SSE Renewables strategy is to lead the transition to a net zero future through the world-class development, construction and operation of renewable power assets. SSE Renewables is part of SSE Plc, the UK-listed integrated energy group.

What is the Role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Joint Venture Accountant to join the Renewables Financial Control team based in Perth or Glasgow. The role will have a particular focus on Seagreen Windfarm, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm. Reporting into the Joint Venture Finance Manager, you will be involved in delivering accurate and timely general accounting, period end closing and reporting activities, and delivery of reporting information to the commercial finance team and JV partner to provide updates on financial performance and provide additional insight through reporting and commentary as required. The role will involve working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, focusing on establishing best practice in reporting and processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing month end journals and ownership of monthly analytical commentary for inclusion in the SSER monthly management accounts
• Ownership of balance sheets and trial balances, performing reconciliations to ensure that accounts are accurate and free from misstatement
• Contribute to the year end and half year process including ownership of the preparation of the statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
• Continual review of processes and procedures to ensure that the financial control requirements of the JVs are met
• Prepare and submit VAT returns as required.

What do I need?

• A professional qualification with practice or industry experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101 accounting standards.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to research, understand and interrogate a wide range of finance issues
• Good knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting procedures
• Strong time management skills to balance competing deadlines and deliverables across diverse stakeholders, along with the ability to manage expectations and adapt to changing business needs.
• Confident and articulate with a willingness to challenge in a constructive and supportive manner

In addition to the above you will be a good communicator, professional and diligent, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, whilst never compromising on the quality of your work. You will be flexible, adept at managing expectations and be able to adapt to changing business needs.